Congress of Vienna

Definition

The Congress of Vienna was an international conference held from 1814-1815 among European powers to redraw the continent's political map after the defeat of Napoleonic France.

Related terms

Balance of Power: A concept in international relations that suggests national security is enhanced when military capabilities are distributed so no one state is strong enough to dominate all others.

Diplomacy: The practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states; it usually refers to international diplomacy.

Restoration Monarchy: It refers to the period following Napoleon's abdication where monarchies were restored in several European countries.